Shelby "done" building cars? Wants to sell parts only?

[9secondko]

Many have been anticipating what is in store for the next edition of the Shelby GT500, including just about everyone on this board.

Earlier in the years, there have been reports of possible 2012 twin turbo shelby's,. 6.2 Shelby's, 5.0 shelby's, etc.

I myself have been looking forward to seeing Shelby really step it up in 2012 and dominate anything remotely close to being its competition.

The GT350 seems to do that in 525hp form. I have no doubt the 624hp version would run circles around the comp.

However, I just read a rather disconcerting artlice (link posted for your convenience).

Report: Carroll Shelby done with building cars, wants to sell more parts — Autoblog

Anyone confirm this?

That is not good news at all if true.

Of course there is always the SVT products which can be just as good, but having the official "SHELBY" on your car can't be beat.

 

[pony23]

Damn, I hope not. Maybe that is why SVT has an option this year. Getting ready to transition.

 

[Tabres]

Good riddance.

Take his name off the car and it might be affordable again.

 

[03 DSG Snake]

Old "news". :read:

Good riddance.

Take his name off the car and it might be affordable again.

Right, because every chuckle**** that can finance a $30k car should be able to get one with 540hp and RWD. :bored:

 

[Imatk]

I like that he said it's hard to make money off of cars.

I mean 30k for a SuperSnake 15k for a 40th edition... seems like those are some high numbers to me?

 

[9secondko]

This was posted in June on Autoblog.

Hadn't heard of it anywhere else before.

Kinda sad about it.

It's like history repeating itself with the "Boss" Mustang coming in to transition.

Don't really like the idea personally.

And the Boss is only NA.

I hope at least Ford licenses from Shelby or something. Sheesh.

Back in the day Shelby got burned by Ford. I hope they do him right these days.

 

[drmustang]

Ford using the Shelby name on its SVT engineered GT500 was a huge dose of life support for SAI. Transporting new production line units across the country to Vegas for a swap out of shocks, air intakes, mufflers and a few body panels is ridiculous. Extremely poor business model that was pursued by SAIs former commander Amy Boylan. The KRs and Shelby GTs bombed in the market place because they were simply too expensive. There are new KRs with 30 thousand dollar discounts still looking for a home 3 years later.


Aftermarket parts and accessories with the almighty Shelby blessings is likely to be their best chance at returning to profitability and subsequent survival. They can sell their overpriced wheels, valve covers, floor mats, and coffee mugs to the Kool Aide drinkers on Team Shelby.

 

[Goindeafonmtx]

Isn't the KR hood like 15K? Good luck.

 

[SicShelby09]

Um, shelby didnt make the standard GT500, ford did. So good riddance.

 

[Tob]

Good riddance.

Take his name off the car and it might be affordable again.

I couldn't agree more. Ford is as guilty for whoring Shleppy as Shleppy is for being a whore.

I'd rather Ford offered the car without the ~$5,000 per vehicle bump that it cost them (or us) in royalty fees. Just a clean, badass performance machine. Then if some simply must have his name on their car, for a few plastic letters here and there, you can send Ford an additional $5,000 so that you can be in a registry somewhere and also be a member of a private club or some shit.

With parts like Shleppy's rear axle reservoir, his parts business is going places!

:xpl:

 

[redsap05]

Good riddance.

Take his name off the car and it might be affordable again.

^^^ What this guy said!

 

[04MystiCobra]

I like that he said it's hard to make money off of cars.

I mean 30k for a SuperSnake 15k for a 40th edition... seems like those are some high numbers to me?

His biz my not be running in a profitable manner. I'm sure theres alot of waste in his shops and so on. May look like he's making a bundle but after paying a crew, by the hour, to tear down, install and rebuild just one car over however long it takes, the cost of the parts and then the facilities, I'm not so sure he's seeing a whole lot.

Prime time for a King Cobra to come back!

 

[BigDan]

You guys act as if you can find a cheaper hand built 550hp dohc supercharged bad ass mofo of a factory built car for less then the 2010's $46k price tag which are now going for $42k new..... So you really think if Shelby didnt have his name on it the GT500 would be selling for $5k less which is what a loaded GT is going for at $42k. Come awn guys! Its not 2002 anymore with $36k 03 Cobra's on the lot's right next to the $56k Cobra R

 

[me32]

not a big deal

 

[Shaker1]

Ford using the Shelby name on its SVT engineered GT500 was a huge dose of life support for SAI.

Ford should've charged Shelby an advertising fee for allowing him to have his name on the cars!:lol1:

 

[Shaker1]

You guys act as if you can find a cheaper hand built 550hp dohc supercharged bad ass mofo of a factory built car for less then the 2010's $46k price tag which are now going for $42k new.....

Wait until you see how inexpensive that new Z/28 will be with only the Chevy name on it! :lol:

 

[Tob]

So you really think if Shelby didnt have his name on it the GT500 would be selling for $5k less

Yes, I do. That would have kept the loaded GT price point lower as well.

 

[Cabinetman]

Yes, I do. That would have kept the loaded GT price point lower as well.

I disagree. Ford is going to sell the GT at whatever price point they feel will give them the best compromise of single vehicle profit margin and overall volume. I seriously doubt a loaded GT would be less if the was no GT500.

 

[SID297]

Part of their problem is that the Shelby name does not carry the weight with this generation of auto enthusiast as it once carried.

 

[halo]

Good riddance.

Take his name off the car and it might be affordable again.

Right on... I would have been 10 times happier if my 2010 was an SVT Cobra and not a "Shelby." I don't see how people get off with this guy's name all over the car. :shrug: